Bakeries in Oldham
From early-morning loaves to celebration cakes, here are the 18 bakeries we know about in Oldham, 1 of them with published opening hours.
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All bakeries in Oldham 1–18 of 18
The baking story of Oldham
Oldham was once the world's greatest cotton-spinning town, and its terraced streets ran on cheap, filling food. The town lays claim to one of the great British institutions: chips are said to have been sold from a stall at Tommyfield Market in the 1860s, making Oldham one candidate for the birthplace of the chip shop. Tommyfield Market remains a centre of town life. Oldham's bakers serve Lancashire classics — meat-and-potato pies, barm cakes and Eccles cakes — and the town's large Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities have brought sweet centres and naan bakeries to Glodwick and Westwood. The moors of Saddleworth, on the town's eastern edge, add farm shops and village tea rooms.
Local bakes to look out for
- Meat and potato pie – A Lancashire favourite in shortcrust pastry, often served with gravy.
- Barm cake – A soft, flat roll, essential for a chip barm.
- Naan – Tandoor-baked flatbread from the town's South Asian bakeries.
Bakery hunter's tip: Visit Tommyfield Market, then explore the South Asian bakeries and sweet centres of Glodwick, or head out to the Saddleworth villages.
Did you know? Oldham is one of several places, along with London's East End, that claim to be the birthplace of the chip shop.
Bakery types in Oldham
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional Bakers | 11 | 61% |
| Cake Shops | 5 | 28% |
| Patisseries | 2 | 11% |
| Bakery Cafés | 1 | 6% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 1 | 6% |
| Artisan Bakeries | 1 | 6% |
| Gluten-Free Bakeries | 1 | 6% |
Early birds: first bakeries to open
| Bakery | Area | Opens from |
|---|---|---|
| Slice by Iqrascakes | Oldham Centre | 11am |
Oldham at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 18 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Oldham Centre (5) |
| With published hours | 1 |
| Open on Sundays | 1 of 1 |
| Hygiene rated | 9 (100% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Mon 5 Oct, 12:05 |
Bakeries in Oldham: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Oldham?
We currently list 18 bakeries in Oldham, across 10 areas including Oldham Centre, Coldhurst and Coppice. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Which bakery opens earliest in Oldham?
Slice by Iqrascakes has the earliest published opening time at 11am. Opening times can vary by day, so check the bakery's page for the full week.
Are bakeries in Oldham open on Sundays?
Of the 1 bakeries with published hours, 1 open on Sundays. Each listing shows a live open or closed badge based on UK time.
Do Oldham bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
9 of the 9 bakeries with a published inspection result hold a top rating (4–5, or Pass in Scotland). Ratings come from the Food Standards Agency register.
What kind of bakeries can I find in Oldham?
The most common type is traditional bakers (11), followed by cake shops, patisseries and bakery cafés.